Ver.1.00 Isolated Multi-Function Analog Input Board for PCI ADI12-16(PCI) This product is PCI-compliant interface boards that convert analog input signals to digital equivalents (performing analog-to-digital conversion). This product can perform A-D conversion at a conversion speed of 20μsec per channel and a resolution of 12-bit. Using the bundled driver library [API-PAC(W32)], you can create Windows application software for this board in your favorite programming language supporting Win32 API functions, such as Visual Basic or Visual C++. * Specifications, color and design of the products are subject to change without notice. Features Specification Bus-isolation by an optocoupler Encoder Input Section PC and external I/O circuit is isolated from each other by an Item Specification Analog Input optocoupler, offering good noise immunity. Isolated specification Bus-isolated Input Type Single-Ended Input or Differential Input (Jumper setup) Sixteen single-ended channels and eight differential Number of input 16 channels (Single-Ended Input) channels 8 channels (Differential Input) channels (Analog input function) Bipolar ±10V, ±5, ±2.5V, ±1.25V Either board allows the single-ended or differential input mode Unipolar 0 - +10V, 0 - +5V, 0 - +2.5V, 0 - +1.25V Input range to be selected with on-board jumpers. The order of channels 4 - 20mA (Set the input range using both jumpers and software setting.) subject to signal conversion can be preset in the dedicated Absolute max. input ±20V (Voltage input) register. voltage Absolute max. input 25mA (Current input) current On-board buffer memory (Analog input function) Input impedance 1MΩ or more (Voltage input) The board has buffer memory available as a FIFO or ring buffer Resolution 12bit to hold 256 kilobytes of data. This enables sampling to be ±2LSB(±10V, ±5V, 0 - +10V, 0 - +5V) Non-Linearity error ±4LSB(±2.5V, ±1.25V, 0 - +2.5V, 0 - +1.25V) *1*2 executed in the background independently of the processing ±3LSB(4 - 20mA) power of the PC. Conversion speed 20μsec/ch (Max.) Buffer memory 256K Word FIFO or 256K Word RING (Software setup) Conversion start Software/input data comparison/isolated external input digital signal Assorted sampling control functions (Analog input trigger function) Conversion stop Specified sampling data stored/input data comparison/isolated trigger external The board can control the starting and stopping of sampling not input digital /software only with software commands but also by detecting analog Digital I/O Number of output Optocoupler isolated open collector output (sink type) 4 channels signal strength or digital signals. The board offers a choice of channels Response time : within 1msec sampling clocks selectable to determine the sampling speed: Optocoupler isolated open collector input (corresponding to sink Number of input the internal sampling clock using the on-board clock generator output ) 4 channels channels Response time : within 1msec and the external sampling clock using the digital signal input Interface connector from an external device. CN1 37pin D-SUB female thumb screw #4-40UNC CN2 16pin Pin-header I/O address 16 ports boundary Digital input/output function Interrupt level 1 level use (Interrupts can be enabled or disabled.) The board has optocoupler isolation open-collector output (sink Operating condition 0 - 50°C, 10 - 90%RH (No condensation) type) digital output 4 channels, optocoupler isolation input Current consumption +5V 1200mA (Max.) PCI bus specification 32bit, 33MHz, 5V (corresponding to sink output) digital input 4 channels and can Dimension (mm) 176.41(L) x 106.68(H) monitor, control the external device. Weight 160g *1 When the environment temperature is near 0ºC or 50ºC, the non-linearity error may become larger. The error can be reduced by calibrating under the actual temperature Software-based calibration function conditions. Calibration of analog input can be all performed by software. *2 At the time of the source use of a signal which built in the high-speed operational amplifier. Apart from the adjustment information prepared before shipment, additional adjustment information can be stored Board Dimensions according to the use environment. 176.41(L) Abundant optional units Optional units are available for enhancements. Using optional units enhances board functions and facilitates connections. For more details on the option, please refer to page 2 “Cable & [mm] Connector” or “Accessories”. The standard outside dimension (L) is the distance from the end of the board to the outer surface of the slot cover. ADI12-16(PCI) 1 106.68(H) Ver.1.00 2 Wires Shielded Cable for Differential Inputs (8 channels) Support Software : PCD8PS-1.5 (1.5m) : PCD8PS-3 (3m) Windows version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(WDM) Flat Cable with 1 Sided 16-Pin Header Connector (1.5m) [Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library : DT/E1 API-PAC(W32)] Conversion Cable (16Pin to 15Pin) with Bracket The API-AIO(WDM) is the Windows version driver library : DT-E3 software that provides products in the form of Win32 API functions (DLL). Various sample programs such as Visual Connector (Option) Basic and Visual C++, etc and diagnostic program useful for 37-pin Male Connector Set (5 Pieces) : CN5-D37M checking operation is provided. *1 For FTP-15 only < Operating environment > OS Windows Vista, XP, Server 2003, 2000 Accessories Adaptation language Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual C#, Delphi, C++ Builder Accessories (Option) You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Termination panel with Screw Terminals Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details for Spade Lugs(M3 screw, 37points) : DTP-3A *2 on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, Termination panel with Screw Terminals please visit the CONTEC’s Web site. (M2.6 screw, 37points) : DTP-4A *2 Screw Terminal(M3 screw, 37points) : EPD-37A *2*3 Linux version of analog I/O driver API-AIO(LNX) [Stored on the bundled CD-ROM driver library Screw Terminal(M3.5 screw, 37points) : EPD-37 *2 API-PAC(W32)] Termination panel for Digital I/O The API-AIO(LNX) is the Linux version driver software which on Analog Multi-function Boards : FTP-15 *4 provides device drivers (modules) by shared library and kernel Termination panel with BNC connectors version. Various sample programs of gcc are provided. for Analog Multi-function Boards < Operating environment > (Analog Input 16ch) : ATP-16 *2 OS RedHatLinux, TurboLinux 8ch-Isolation Accessory Board (For details on supported distributions, for Analog Inputs : ATII-8C *2*5 refer to Help available after installation.) Adaptation language gcc Low pass filter expansion board : ATLF-8 *2*5 You can download the updated version from the CONTEC’s Buffer amplifier termination panel Web site (http://www.contec.com/apipac/). For more details for analog multi-function box(16ch type) : ATBA-16E*2 on the supported OS, applicable language and new information, *2 A PCB37P or PCB37PS optional cable is required separately. please visit the CONTEC’s Web site. *3 “Spring-up” type terminal is used to prevent terminal screws from falling off. *4 A DT-E3 and PCB15P-1.5 optional cable is required separately. Data acquisition VI library for LabVIEW VI-DAQ *5 External Power supply is required separately. (Available for downloading (free of charge) from the * Check the CONTEC’s Web site for more information on these options. CONTEC web site.) This is a VI library to use in National Instruments LabVIEW. Packing List VI-DAQ is created with a function form similar to that of LabVIEW's Data Acquisition VI, allowing you to use various Board [ADI12-16(PCI)] …1 devices without complicated settings. First step guide …1 See http://www.contec.com/vidaq/ for details and download of CD-ROM *1 [API-PAC(W32)]…1 VI-DAQ. *1 The CD-ROM contains the driver software and User’s Guide. Cable & Connector Block Diagram Cable (Option) 16 single-ended / 4 Digital Input / Flat Cable with One 37-pin D-SUB Connector 8 differential 4 Digital Output / Analog Inputs control signals : PCA37P-1.5 (1.5m) Shielded Cable with One 37-pin D-SUB Connector CN1 CN2 : PCA37PS-0.5P (0.5m) : PCA37PS-1.5P (1.5m) 8 / 16 channel multiplexer Flat Cable with Two 37-pin D-SUB Connectors with over voltage Isolated by protection : PCB37PS-1.5(1.5m) photocouplers Shielded Cable with Two 37-pin D-SUB Connectors Instrument amplifier Isolated : PCB37PS-0.5P (0.5m) by : PCB37PS-1.5P (1.5m) photo Sample & Hold amplifier couplers ASIC Flat Cable with One 15-pin D-SUB Connector : PCA15P-1.5 (1.5m) A/D converter Flat Cable with Two 15-pin D-SUB Connectors : PCB15P-1.5 (1.5m)*1 Coaxial Cable for Single-ended Inputs (16 channels) DC/DC On board PCI Bus interface converter memory : PCC16PS-1.5 (1.5m) : PCC16PS-3 (3m) PCI Bus ADI12-16(PCI) 2 Ver.1.00 Connector Pin Assignment Using the On-board Connectors Pin Assignment of CN1 < Single-ended input > < Differential input > Connecting a Device to a Connector CN1 CN1 To connect an external device to this board, plug the cable from 19 N.C. 19 N.C. N.C. 37 N.C. 37 the device into the interface connector (CN1, CN2) shown 18 N.C. 18 N.C. Analog Ground 36 Analog Ground 36 17 N.C. 17 N.C. Analog Ground 35 Analog Ground 35 16 Analog Input 15 16 Analog Input 7 [-] below. Analog Ground 34 Analog Ground 34 15 Analog Input 7 15 Analog Input 7 [+] Analog Ground 33 Analog Ground 33 14 Analog Input 14 14 Analog Input 6 [-] The board has two interface connectors: the analog I/O Analog Ground 32 Analog Ground 32 13 Analog Input 6 13 Analog Input 6 [+] Analog Ground 31 Analog Ground 31 12 Analog Input 13 12 Analog Input 5 [-] connector (CN1: 37-pin female D-SUB connector) and the Analog Ground 30 Analog Ground 30 11 Analog Input 5 11 Analog Input 5 [+] Analog Ground 29 Analog Ground 29 10 Analog Input 12 10 Analog Input 4 [-] Analog Ground 28 Analog Ground 28 control signal connector (CN2: 16-pin pin-header) for digital 9 Analog Input 4 9 Analog Input 4 [+] Analog Ground 27 Analog Ground 27 8 Analog Input 11 8 Analog Input 3 [-] Analog Ground 26 Analog Ground 26 input/output and counter control. 7 Analog Input 3 7 Analog Input 3 [+] Analog Ground 25 Analog Ground 25 6 Analog Input 10 6 Analog Input 2 [-] Analog Ground 24 Analog Ground 24 5 Analog Input 2 5 Analog Input 2 [+] Analog Ground 23 Analog Ground 23 4 Analog Input 9 4 Analog Input 1 [-] Interface connector(CN1) Analog Ground 22 Analog Ground 22 3 Analog Input 1 3 Analog Input 1 [+] Analog Ground 21 Analog Ground 21 2 Analog Input 8 2 Analog Input 0 [-] Analog Ground 20 Analog Ground 20 1 Analog Input 0 1 Analog Input 0 [+] 37 19 - Connector used Analog Input0 to Analog Input15 Analog input signal at the time of Single-Ended Input. A 37pin D-SUB connector[F(female)type] DCLC-J37SAF-20L9 [mfd.by JAE]equivalent The numbers correspond to channel numbers. Analog Input0[+] to Analog input signal at the time of Differential Input. 20 1 - Applicable connector 17JE-23370-02(D8C) [mfd by DDK, M(male)type] Analog Input15[+] The numbers correspond to channel numbers. Interface connector(CN2) Analog Input0[-] to Analog input signal at the time of Differential Input. Analog Input15[-] The numbers correspond to channel numbers Analog Ground Common analog ground for analog input signals. CN1 B8 A8 N.C. No connection to this pin. - Applicable connector PS-16SEN-D4P1-1C [mfd.by JAE] Pin Assignment of CN2 CN2 B1 A1 CN2 N. C. B8 A8 +Common In Examples of Connecting Options B7 A7 +Common Out Sampling Clock Output B6 A6 External Sampling Clock Input External Stop Trigger Input External Start Trigger Input B5 A5 Digital Input 3 / INT Trigger B4 A4 Digital Input 2 Digital Input 1 Digital Input 0 B3 A3 -Common Out B2 A2 Digital Output 3 Digital Output 2 Digital Output 1 B1 A1 Digital Output 0 Digital Input0 to Digital Input2 Digital input signal. Digital Input3/INT Trigger Digital input signal. Common for interrupt trigger input signal. Digital Output0 to Digital Out3 Digital output signal. External Start Trigger Input External trigger input signal for starting sampling. External Stop Trigger Input External trigger input signal for stopping sampling. External Sampling Clock Input External sampling clock input signal. Sampling Clock Output Sampling clock output signal +Common In Connect the plus side of external power supply. Common for each input channel. +Common Out Connect the plus side of external power supply. Common for each output channel. -Common Out Connect the minus side of external power supply. Common for each output channel. N.C. No connection to this pin. Analog Input Signal Connection The procedure for connecting analog signals depends on whether the analog input signals are single-ended or differential. The sections below describe how to connect the signals using flat cable and shielded cable. Single-ended Input The following figure shows an example of optional flat cable (PCA37P) connection. Connect separate signal and ground wires for each analog input channel on CN1. Single-ended Input Connection (Flat Cable) BOARD CN1 Cable Signal Source Analog Input 0 to 15 Analog Ground ADI12-16(PCI) 3 Ver.1.00 The following example connects a signal source to the board Current Input using a shielded cable such as a coaxial cable (PCC16PS) The following figure shows an example of optional flat cable available as an option. Use shielded cable if the distance (PCA37P) connection. between the signal source and board is long or if you want to For each analog input channel on CN1, connect the "+" input to provide better protection from noise. For each analog input the signal and connect the "-" input to the signal source ground. channel on CN1, connect the core wire to the signal line and Also connect the analog ground on the board to the signal connect the shielding to ground. source ground. Single-ended Input Connection (Shield Cable) Current Input Connection (Flat Cable) CN1 Shield cable Signal Source BOARD Analog Input 0 to 15 Analog Ground CAUTION The following example connects a signal source to the board If the signal source contains over 1MHz signals, the signal using a shielded cable such as a two-conductor shielded cable may effect the cross-talk noise between channels. (PCD8PS) available as an option. Use shielded cable if the If the board and the signal source receive noise or the distance between the signal source and board is long or if you distance between the board and the signal source is too long, want to provide better protection from noise. For each analog data may not be input properly. input channel on CN1, connect the "+" input to the signal and An input analog signal should not exceed the maximum input connect the "-" input to the signal source ground. Also voltage (relate to the board analog ground). If it exceeds connect the analog ground on the board and the signal source the maximum voltage, the board may be damaged. ground to the shielding. Connect all the unused analog input channels to analog Differential Input Connection (Shield Cable) ground. Differential Input The following figure shows an example of optional flat cable (PCA37P) connection. For each analog input channel on CN1, connect the "+" input to the signal and connect the "-" input to the signal source ground. CAUTION Also connect the analog ground on the board to the signal If the signal source contains over 1MHz signals, the signal source ground. may effect the cross-talk noise between channels. Differential Input Connection (Flat Cable) When the analog ground is not connected, input data comes BOARD CN1 Cable Signal Source to be undetermined. Analog Input 0[+] to 7[+] If the board and the signal source receive noise or the Analog Input 0[-] to 7[-] distance between the board and the signal source is too long, Analog Ground data may not be input properly. Voltage of an input analog signal to both [+] and [-] input The following example connects a signal source to the board should not exceed the 1-5V (relate to the board analog using a shielded cable such as a two-conductor shielded cable ground). If it exceeds the maximum voltage, Even within (PCD8PS) available as an option. Use shielded cable if the the range scope, correct data input may not be possible. distance between the signal source and board is long or if you An input analog signal to both [+] and [-] input should not want to provide better protection from noise. For each analog exceed the maximum input voltage (relate to the board input channel on CN1, connect the "+" input to the signal and analog ground). If it exceeds the maximum voltage, the connect the "-" input to the signal source ground. Also board may be damaged. connect the analog ground on the board and the signal source ground to the shielding. Connect all the unused analog [+] and [-] input channels to analog ground. Differential Input Connection (Shield Cable) Shield cable BOARD CN1 Signal Source Analog Input 0[+] to 7[+] Analog Input 0[-] to 7[-] Analog Ground CAUTION If the signal source contains over 1MHz signals, the signal may effect the cross-talk noise between channels. When the analog ground is not connected, input data comes to be undetermined. If the board and the signal source receive noise or the distance between the board and the signal source is too long, data may not be input properly. An input analog signal to both [+] and [-] input should not exceed the maximum input voltage (relate to the board analog ground). If it exceeds the maximum voltage, the board may be damaged. Connect all the unused analog [+] and [-] input channels to analog ground. ADI12-16(PCI) 4 Ver.1.00 Connecting the output signal Digital I/O signals and Control signals To the digital output signal and control signal (Sampling Clock Connection Output) pins, connect a relay controller or a current driven The digital I/O signals and the control signals (external trigger control device such as a LED. Output circuit is as follows. input signal, sampling clock output signal and so on)are +Common Out / -Common Out is common to individual output interfaced through the connector CN2. signals. Output current rating is 100 mA (Max.) per 1 point User can use an optional flat cable DT/E1 or DT-E3 (with and 2 A per 1 common. bracket and a 15-pin D-SUB female connector) to connect The output transistor is not associated with a surge voltage these signals to your external devices. protection circuit. When the output signal is used to drive the inductive load to a relay or lamp, apply surge protection to the Connecting the input signal load side. To the digital input signal and control signal (External Start Trigger Input, External Stop Trigger Input, External Sampling Board External circuit Clock Input) pins, connect current driven devices such as a switch and a transistor output device. Input circuit is as VCC 10kΩ follows. +Common In is common to individual input signals. 1kΩ +Common Out * An external power supply is required to drive the input circuit. Load * External power supply 12 - 24VDC The power capacity required at this time is about 8 mA per Output pin input channel at 24 VDC (or about 4 mA at 12 VDC). Board External device Ω 10k VCC 5.1Ω Ω Load 1k 3kΩ +Common In External power supply Output pin 12 - 24VDC Input pin Switch Opto-coupler -Common Out VCC 5.1Ω 3kΩ Internal logic and output signal Internal logic Output transistor Output signal 0 OFF High Input pin Switch Opto-coupler 1 ON Low CAUTION For using the sampling clock output signal, set the sampling Example of connection of open collector output clock to at least 4 milliseconds, or normal output may not be (current sink type) obtained. Board External power supply 12 - 24VDC Example connection to current sink input External power supply VCC Remote device 5.1kΩ Common plus 12 - 24VDC 3kΩ Board +Common In Open Remote device collector output Opto-coupler Input pin VCC 10kΩ Common plus +Common Out Common minus 1kΩ Input Output pin Example of connection to mechanical contact -Common Out Board VCC Example of connection to TTL level input External power supply 5.1kΩ +Common In 3kΩ (with pull-up resistor) External power supply 12 - 24VDC 12V - 24VDC Board Input pin Contact point Opto-coupler Remote device VCC 10kΩ +5V +Common Out 1kΩ In the above example, the input signal and data (internal logic) TTL level input on the PC have the following relationships. Output pin Internal logic Contact point Input pin voltage level Ground -Common Out 0 OFF High 1 ON Low ADI12-16(PCI) 5